We visited the Red Kite feeding station at Llanddeusant today; what an experience! It was a bit like being in a warzone, never able to relax and no idea where to look. All in good fun and great practice for birds in flight. Also, really cool to see Red Kites at such close range and enjoy their amazing acrobatics.
I'm quite pleased with the photos (mostly the first two) but it did feel a bit of a cheat photography wise. It was all a bit too easy; although they're wild birds it didn't feel at all natural, which makes me feel much less proud of the images. I had a very fun day, don't get me wrong, but I think if the last photo had been an un-baited bird (and not at a paid hide) I would feel much more accomplished for getting it. Anyway, i'm rambling a bit but this was meant as a bit of a disclaimer that these aren't wild photos I suppose. I would still highly recommend going to see it if you never have!
I'm quite pleased with the photos (mostly the first two) but it did feel a bit of a cheat photography wise. It was all a bit too easy; although they're wild birds it didn't feel at all natural, which makes me feel much less proud of the images. I had a very fun day, don't get me wrong, but I think if the last photo had been an un-baited bird (and not at a paid hide) I would feel much more accomplished for getting it. Anyway, i'm rambling a bit but this was meant as a bit of a disclaimer that these aren't wild photos I suppose. I would still highly recommend going to see it if you never have!